Alters the solder alloy on the tip

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The MSDS says the only metallic content is tin. If you use this product to condition your tip, you will have pure tin added to whatever solder is on it. This may possibly do for lead free soldering but not for eutectic PbSn solder. I think it preferable to use a noncorrosive flux to condition the tip and allow the solder already on it to thoroughly wet it.

Thank you for your review and sharing your concern for the potential impact of adding tin to any alloy solder. The main purpose of this tinner is to be a convenient method of cleaning and coating (tinning) your soldering tip to prevent it from oxidizing during storage. For most soldering, jobs, as you mention, this will not affect the performance of the solder. If you want to avoid altering the alloy, you can clean the tinning off of the tip after preheating the iron. Just use a brass coil tip cleaner (used during the soldering job) or even solder wick to remove the tin, and re-coat the tip with the solder of your choice to use during the job.

Keep your soldering tips in the right shape

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I had never used a tip tinner/cleaner before I tried this product (relying instead on damp sponges and tinning with solder, but I will never be without it again. This made a night-and-day difference in the lifespan of my pencil soldering iron tips and really helped make desoldering so much easier. This product is well worth the price, and it lasts for a surprisingly large number of jobs.

Safely removes SMDs using low heat. Fast and easy to use. Heat can be applied with a soldering iron, warm air pre-heater, or heat gun. The SMD is then easily removed with tweezers or a pick-up tool. Check out the attached video to see how easy it is!

I am very pleased with my experience with MCM. The website was easy to use, and has some very competitive prices. My order was shipped very quickly and I received my order less than a week after I placed it.